It has been a long time since I have published a post in this series and I am excited to get back into it. Like most girls, I have a handful of trusty go-to pieces that I immediately gravitate towards and that is the backbone of these posts. Officially, my I Really Love My… series was inspired by People Magazine’s series where they highlight celebrities who wear things more than once (gasp). Well guess what, I have items in my closet that have dozens of good wears in them. And that is A-okay with me.I read once that the average person wears 20% of their clothes 80% of the time and I absolutely believe it. While this ostrich tote is not actually a piece of clothing, it might as well be – it is the perfect neutral accessory.
This beautiful bag came into my possession in the summer of 2011. The week before I studied abroad in Rome I spent a few days with my mom and her mom in Florence. Between shopping in the outdoor markets, boutique stores, the leather schools, and little hole-in-the-wall shops I saw dozens of beautiful, different bags that would have been very welcome in my closet. However, I searched high and low for that perfect bag! Finally, on my last day in the Tuscan city I fell in love with this brown, carmel colored ostrich leather bag with gold hardware. Two and a half years later I am very pleased with my pick and it quickly worked its way into that 20% of my closet.
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Michael says
LOVE THAT BAG!!! And the best part is, no one here has it!
Michael says
LOVE THAT BAG!!! And the best part is, no one here has it!
Chelsea says
I actually picked up a bag in Ross yesterday that looked JUST like that. It was gorgeous and I am seriously starting to regret now getting it…ahhhh!
Chelsea says
I actually picked up a bag in Ross yesterday that looked JUST like that. It was gorgeous and I am seriously starting to regret now getting it…ahhhh!
Michèle says
lovely photos dear, you bag looks very cool and love the popin blue color of your top
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Michèle says
lovely photos dear, you bag looks very cool and love the popin blue color of your top
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Ann says
The bag looks great
plus the color and style can be matched with
almost all outfit.
Money well spent on that bag.
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Ann says
The bag looks great
plus the color and style can be matched with
almost all outfit.
Money well spent on that bag.
http://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com
jas says
awesome bag! such a great find. i would have to say my balenciaga bag is always one that i’m reaching for.
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abandon
jas says
awesome bag! such a great find. i would have to say my balenciaga bag is always one that i’m reaching for.
reckless abandon
Misty {Handbags & Handguns} says
I am jealous of your ostrich tote. That’s a great staple bag!
Misty, Handbags + Handguns says
I am jealous of your ostrich tote. That’s a great staple bag!
Karly Kim says
I love that bag! And you 🙂
Karly Kim says
I love that bag! And you 🙂
Jessica says
Your tote is really awesome. I sometimes fall into a pattern of wearing certain pieces of clothing constantly but I try to remind myself to branch out.
Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Jessica says
Your tote is really awesome. I sometimes fall into a pattern of wearing certain pieces of clothing constantly but I try to remind myself to branch out.
Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Sharon says
That bag is really gorgeous! I know there’s a lot of things in my wardrobe that I don’t wear on a regular basis, so that 20% might be true!
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Sharon says
That bag is really gorgeous! I know there’s a lot of things in my wardrobe that I don’t wear on a regular basis, so that 20% might be true!
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Amy Breckenridge says
i love that bag – it looks vintage! i can totally see audrey hepburn wearing it back in the 50s and it’s still just as stylish today, which makes it the perfect investment piece 🙂
Samantha Curtis says
Love it!! What a great idea 🙂 I swear there are tons of things in my closet I’ve never worn… I need to explore it once I have this baby!
Alyssa says
I got a bag while I was in Florence too, and I’ve had it going on six years now–it’s so amazing how long it’s lasted!
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Amy Breckenridge says
i love that bag – it looks vintage! i can totally see audrey hepburn wearing it back in the 50s and it’s still just as stylish today, which makes it the perfect investment piece 🙂
Samantha Curtis says
Love it!! What a great idea 🙂 I swear there are tons of things in my closet I’ve never worn… I need to explore it once I have this baby!
Alyssa says
I got a bag while I was in Florence too, and I’ve had it going on six years now–it’s so amazing how long it’s lasted!
Kathy@Vodka and Soda says
i have a few favorites that i always go back to for some reason – when winter rolls around, i have this amazing cross-check gucci bag that just fits everything and has the perfect amount of pockets and then in the summer, my gucci hobo that has a white strap and just goes with anything!
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Kathy@Vodka and Soda says
i have a few favorites that i always go back to for some reason – when winter rolls around, i have this amazing cross-check gucci bag that just fits everything and has the perfect amount of pockets and then in the summer, my gucci hobo that has a white strap and just goes with anything!
kathy
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